Grand Valley State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 58 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Allendale, MI
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $89,592, median prevailing wage $79,415.
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Percentiles from Grand Valley State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Grand Valley State University hires for
Bar: share of Grand Valley State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 84% of filings (17 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Professor | $149,250 | 12 |
| Computer Science Professor | $109,538 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Grand Valley State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 22% of filings
Mid-level · 36% of filings
Senior · 19% of filings
Expert · 22% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $65,000 | 13 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $74,000 | 21 |
| Senior · Level III | $110,000 | 11 |
| Expert · Level IV | $148,500 | 13 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Grand Valley State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI | $95,784 | 56 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $59,693 |
| 25th | $67,000 |
| 50th (median) | $89,592 |
| 75th | $114,250 |
| 90th | $148,950 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $95,000 | $67,138 | $97,663 | 15 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2022 | $63,546 | $54,250 | $87,024 | 10 |
| FY2023 | $102,000 | $70,707 | $105,461 | 14 |
| FY2024 | $90,579 | $68,505 | $104,625 | 22 |
| FY2025 | $88,361 | $66,750 | $112,000 | 36 |
| FY2026 | $96,910 | $70,474 | $143,750 | 22 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Grand Valley State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $109,538 | $68.6k–$140k | 43 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Allendale, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Business Professor, Computer Science Professor and Social Work Teacher and the main metro areas are Grand Rapids, MI and Muskegon, MI. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Grand Valley State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Grand Valley State University filed 58 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Grand Valley State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Grand Valley State University's H-1B filings is $89,592; half of filings fall between $67,000 and $114,250. Bonus and stock are not included.